Agencies have had to prioritize operations this year, implementing new measures to ensure that technology and recruitment needs are met while driving toward long-term growth....
Laura Toops looks ahead to 2011....
Industry consultants agree that properly recruiting, training and mentoring young talent provides great payoffs to agencies. ...
A bad economy and a soft market: It’s the same old story for the insurance industry. But instead of pinning hopes on an elusive hard market, insurers are focusing instead on new markets and creative ways of doing business to win in 2011 and beyond....
Wholesalers agree that focusing on customer service, finances and innovative programs and products are important factors to maintain stability during economic downturns....
The insurance industry’s societies and associations played a pivotal role in 2010 on a host of issues, including healthcare reform, business taxation, international growth opportunities and help in facing the challenges of social media. ...
Young agents need to learn many things, very quickly. Our panel of Millennials discusses strategies for working with family, how to impress seasoned colleagues and their futures....
The following is a list of advertisers appearing in AA&B during 2010. Numbers in parentheses after the name of an advertiser means its product is only available in certain parts of the country. ...